The number of elderly people who will turn 100 this year will increase to 2,623 = Respect for the Aged Day in South Korea

South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare (Ministry) announced on the 2nd that in commemoration of Respect for the Aged Day (Respect for the Aged Day), elderly people who are turning 100 years old will be given a ``cheonnyeojang'' (a cane that traditionally symbolizes longevity and health). ``Blue Cane''